Thursday, December 18, 2008

Hello - Boy is doctor day a long one. Thanks to our friends that helped out with Addi today and yesterday so we could leave last night and get a good nights rest before testing. We hope Preston and CJ feel much better. Thank you Hannah for sharing all your toys.
We started the day at 7:30 check in for breathing tests (PFT's), blood work and chest x-ray. Then went down for our bronch and biopsy. After that boy had to wait an hour before he could eat, so we visited our friends on 3rd floor ICU. They took care of Bo and me for so long how could we not wish them Merry Christmas. They are so sweet and appreciated seeing Bo. They have a tough job and not everyone gets the ending we did. No matter how hard they try not to care, they do. Then off to lunch with our buddies Joe and Marilyn. I am so hoping to get an email for Joe soon saying that they get to go home! I will keep you posted on that one.
Then of course the waiting game begins. Oh how I do not miss that! We finally spoke with Dr. Palmer, he will be our Pulmonary Doctor for good for now on. He is going to work with Dr. Crawford, our oncologist, to keep the cancer away. He stated that until they get the labs back, there isn't much to say. Looking into his lungs he thought everything appeared alright, but he hesitated to say that because he has no proof to back it up. We talked about Bo's fatigue levels and without the labs to base things off of he is hoping it is just Bo healing from his ordeal and maybe that Bo should increase his activity level so more. We are going to talk with the rehab ladies about getting a cardio schedule for Bo to follow that should help increase his activity and get the heart racing safely. So right now no news is good news and we should know more on Monday. Dr. Palmer did make a joke for Bo that he good looks and charm can only get him so far, that he might have to just work this one out...boy someone has been talking to him.
As soon as they call on Monday I will let you know. Thank you so much for the prayers they are working.
Love to All
Christi, Bo and Addi

5 comments:

Candace said...

We will pray for good news to come your way. Until then try and enjoy the weekend. We love you guys..
Candace, Walker and Connor

Anonymous said...

Hi Bo, Christi, and Addi,
The picture of Bo and Addi is AWESOME!!!!!! Our prayers are that all the news you will receive on Monday will be good news.It is truly a happy holiday knowing that you are home and working on getting stronger every day.
We love you,
Shelly and Lou

Judy said...

HiBo,The picture of you is great compared to the last time I saw you at clinic,but I must say Addi makes you look good.Dr Palmer is right you are looking much better!We have been home two weeks and it's wonderful being home,unfortunately we have to return to Duke in 9 days for the famous stomach rap but all is going well.We pray ya'll have a wonderful Christmas,especially Addi!If you are up to it, give me a call and maybe we could do lunch somtime,Take care,Alan 704-535-8373.

Judy said...

HiBo,The picture of you is great compared to the last time I saw you at clinic,but I must say Addi makes you look good.Dr Palmer is right you are looking much better!We have been home two weeks and it's wonderful being home,unfortunately we have to return to Duke in 9 days for the famous stomach rap but all is going well.We pray ya'll have a wonderful Christmas,especially Addi!If you are up to it, give me a call and maybe we could do lunch somtime,Take care,Alan 704-535-8373.

Anonymous said...

We will all pray for great news on Monday! There WILL be great news! May your holdiday season be filled with nothing but happiness and love-
MitchyB